US Bridges

Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE754; 0.25-RTE1410 · Structure no. 000000000010099

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Level RD / 606
CrossesLittle Reed Creek
Location0.40-RTE754; 0.25-RTE1410
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73163, -79.93884
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$259.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Level RD / 606 over Little Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.